Clarification of State Regulations

Information and maps for area fishing waters: Salmon River, West Canada Creek, Oriskany Creek, Cayuga Lake Tributaries, and Sauquoit Creek.

Winter fishing on Limestone & Butternut creeks… Patterns & technique

What type of weight do you recommend when trying to get nymphs and wet flies on the bottom? Find out…

What fish can I expect to find in the Salmon River in the summer? Find out…

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Steelhead Winter Egg Patterns
Egg imitations have proven to be very effective when fishing for winter steelhead in the Great Lakes tributaries.

Fly Fishing Adventures
…I was fishing on Limestone Creek and was walking on an island looking on both sides to see where I wanted to fish. All of a sudden I heard a hiss.… by Matt Kemp

My Grandfather's Water
…Never frustrated, never in a hurry he would work the water with a swinging fly, then a dry fly and he would catch trout with a smile or if one got off prematurely, he would laugh. So I would watch and gather ideas for the next stop because this was only the beginning. We would fish another spot after lunch…

New York Atlantic Salmon
The Atlantic Salmon is still regarded as one of the top game fish in New York They are known for their hard runs and incredible leaping ability which makes fishing for them an exciting experience. New York anglers can use a variety of fly-fishing techniques at various times of the year to fish for Atlantic Salmon…

More on Catch and Release
In the past I have received quite a few e-mails with stories of the sickening behavior witnessed on New York Streams.
Education is the Answer. Learn more from the CNY Flyfisher.

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